Community Alternative Care Waiver

The Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver provides funding for home and community-based services for children and adults who are chronically ill. The CAC Waiver is designed to serve persons with disabilities who would otherwise require the level of care provided in a hospital.

CAC Waiver services may be provided in your home, biological or adoptive family's home, relative's home (e.g. sibling, aunt, grandparent etc.), or a family foster care home or corporate foster care home. If you are married, you may receive CAC Waiver services while living at home with your spouse.

Who is eligible for the CAC Waiver?

A screening process determines your eligibility for the CAC Waiver. You are eligible for the CAC Waiver if you meet the following criteria:

Certified as disabled by the Social Security Administration or the State Medical Review Team

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The terminology used to describe people with disabilities has changed over time. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (“Department”) supports the use of “People First” language. Although outmoded and offensive terms might be found within documents on the Department’s website, the Department does not endorse these terms.